Explaining Allergy Shots
Sunday, August 30th, 2009WHAT are allergy shots?
Allergy shots, also referred to as allergy injections or immunotherapy, are in essence, a series of injections to control allergy symptoms. Allergy shots are not a medication. Allergy shots desensitize allergy patients to their specific allergens and are the only way to “turn off” the immune system’s reactions to allergies. Allergy patients frequently choose to get rid of their allergies and become medication “free.” During immunotherapy, the patient will gradually develop a stronger tolerance to their allergens. With allergy shots, your allergy symptoms should be significantly minimized or even eliminated.
WHO should consider receiving allergy shots?
You should consider allergy shots if complete avoidance of your allergens is (more…)
